DEEP081126CM_Aug_24_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for parking lot paving, resurfacing, and stormwater management work at Comstock Bridge in Salmon River State Forest, East Hampton. The project involves excavation and disposal of four inches of surface material from approximately 12,000 square feet of gravel parking lot; re-grading and compacting base material; constructing a 75-foot drainage swale with six-inch perforated HDPE underdrain and native vegetation; installing corrugated HDPE pipe; paving with two inches of HMA binder course and two inches of HMA surface course; installing six-inch asphalt curbing; applying epoxy paint markings and handicapped-accessible signage; and performing hydroseeding and erosion control work. The bidding period opens August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT and closes August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the project site. The contract allows 30 calendar days for completion, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day assessed for delays. Award is anticipated on or about October 1, 2026.

Contractor prequalification requirements are tiered by bid amount: bids of $1,000,000 or less require Certified Set-aside Contractor status, while bids exceeding $1,000,000 require DAS-Prequalified Contractor status. Bidders must submit two separate bids—one assuming unsuitable native material requiring imported base material and one assuming satisfactory native material test results. Evaluation criteria include project approach, contractor experience with excavation, parking lot and highway paving, and drainage construction; relevant staff resumes and references; detailed cost and time breakdowns; and schedule feasibility. Deliverables submitted with bids must include haul tickets, delivery tickets, manufacturer specifications, and laboratory reports. The swale specifications require a 30-linear-foot perforated underdrain with 2:1 side slopes, non-woven filter fabric complying with Connecticut DOT Standard M.08.01.19, and maximum 36-inch ponding depth during 10-year storm events. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Eric Gileau at (860) 538-3016 or eric.gileau@ct.gov.